Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. insurance brokerage announced it has acquired Securitas Re of Sao Paulo, Brazil, from Estater Gestao de Investimentos Ltda. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Insurer technology demands are shifting from traditional standalone applications, tools, data and services to integrated solutions, according to a technology consulting firm.

The New York Insurance Department has put out an advisory warning consumers that some scientists believe there is a greater earthquake risk for New York City than previously believed.

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